Legal Support Specialist
The Legal Support Specialist at ABC Legal Services plays a crucial role in facilitating the efficient processing of legal documents within the company's operations. This position is integral to the team responsible for managing court filings and ensuring that legal documents are accurately processed and uploaded into the company's systems. ABC Legal Services, headquartered in Seattle, WA, is a national leader in service of process, with a network spanning all 50 states and 77 countries.
Key responsibilities of the Legal Support Specialist include contacting courts to obtain status updates on individual orders, resolving issues related to existing filings, and preparing necessary paperwork with appropriate fees for document retrievals. The role also involves processing retrieved copies from courts by reviewing, organizing, and uploading them into internal systems. Additionally, the specialist works directly with court runners to understand court timeframes and requirements, navigates court dockets and websites to locate case documents, and communicates professionally with court personnel, attorneys, and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate for this position possesses a high school diploma or GED, with legal experience preferred. A minimum of one year of experience in customer support, call centers, or retail in a customer-facing, service-oriented role is desirable. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word. The candidate should be comfortable performing repetitive data-entry tasks with accuracy and be a quick learner willing to grow within the legal support field.
ABC Legal Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid time off, and life and disability insurance. The company also provides flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, an employee assistance program, and pet insurance. The starting pay for this full-time, in-office position is $17.00 per hour.
Joining ABC Legal Services means becoming part of a company that values innovation and efficiency in the legal process. With a focus on leveraging technology to optimize legal services, ABC Legal provides employees with opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic and supportive work environment.